The South China Morning Post published on 25 February 2025 an article titled "How China Is Filling Void Left by France, US with Strong Military Ties to Africa's Sahel" by Jevans Nyabiage.
The assignment of China's first military attache to Niger raises questions about China's military engagement with Niger as French and American forces were pushed out by Niamey's authoritarian military government. China is likely to step up arms sales and military training but will likely continue to avoid the kinetic military engagement previously provided by French and American troops. They will leave this to Russia.
